Sunny Cafe

1000 Bennington St, East Boston, MA 02128
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged 12 inspections at Sunny Cafe, the earliest from 2022. On Mar 26, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

“Wiping cloths use limitation” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average East Boston restaurant scores 91. The record reflects steady performance over time.

12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple squeeze bottles observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers
590.003/3-302.12-C
95
Oct 15, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 4, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Designated areas-employee accommodations for eating / drinking/smoking (c)
Inspector notes: Hood Vent missing cleaning sticker. Provide.
590.006/6-403.11-C
95
Feb 26, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 19, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 24, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Conformance with approved procedures (pf)
Inspector notes: Lab test record more than 1 year old. Provide a current one.
590.008/8-103.12-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed paper towels being used to wipe cutting board. Use proper sanitizer solution and wiping cloths.
590.003/3-304.14-C
86
Feb 23, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed wet paper towels at prep area. Discontinue use wiping cloths stored in sanitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
95
Nov 1, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Hood tag expired October 2023 / Cleaning scheduled for Sunday 11/5/23 Hood vent covers with visible grease build up / maintain vent covers in between hood cleanings
590.006/6-201.17-C
95
Jul 26, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 2, 2023
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: TV menus are missing the reminder part of the consumer advisory / Add to bottom of TV menus
590.003/3-603.11-PF
90
Oct 26, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 13, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sunny Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sunny Cafe on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sunny Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “wiping cloths use limitation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sunny Cafe.

How does Sunny Cafe compare to other restaurants in East Boston?

Sunny Cafe most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the East Boston average of 91.

Has Sunny Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sunny Cafe have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sunny Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Sunny Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sunny Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.